Day 6 Life Transformation Challenge

Day 6 Life Transformation Challenge

On Day 6 of Life Transformation Challenge, 

We will always go through difficulties in life, some bad experiences of the past, anxieties of the present and future. However, when we have faith in God, focus on being in the present by doing our best and leaving the rest to God, we will never have to worry in life. When we always remain worried about difficulties and uncertainties, we will not perform to our potential. So let's focus on doing our best and leave the rest to God. That way, the circumstances will always be in our favor.

Action item for Day 6: Think about some of the moments you were so worried and anxious about the future. During those times, were you able to perform at your best? Always ask yourself the question - what should I be doing now? Focus on that with all your mind in it. You will feel accomplished once you complete that task. Continue doing this every day in your life, and soon you will find yourself focussing on your efforts more than worries. Share in comments, how you plan to live a life without worries from now. Inspire everyone with your ideas.

NB:  Indebted to Swami Mukundananda 

Day 5 Life Transformation Challenge : Self Control & Will Power

Day 5 Life Transformation Challenge : Self Control & Will Power

On Day 5 of this Life Transformation Challenge, let us  emphasize the need to develop Self-Control and WillPower to resist temptations on the path to achieving our goals. 

Whenever our senses long for something that's not conducive to our growth (say addiction for eating junk food or wasting a lot of time in movies), we need to resist those desires immediately by exercising Willpower. We can never quench the longing of our senses through their fulfillment, but by practicing self-control. Watch more to find out.

Action item for Day 5: Come up with a list of temptations and distractions that are preventing you from achieving your goals in life. 

Make a resolve to resist them by exercising your Self-control and Willpower. Share us in comments about how you plan to increase your Willpower.

NB:  Indebted to Swami Mukundananda 

the need to practice Forgiveness to overcome hurt.

On Day 4 of Life Transformation Challenge

The need to practice Forgiveness to overcome hurt.

In an imperfect world, people may hurt us. However, instead of cultivating resentment, if we develop the quality of Forgiveness, then we will become the master of our emotions and grow spiritually.  Even though we should forgive, we should never forget to learn the lessons before moving on. Make a New Year's Resolution to give up resentment and grudges. It will help you control your mind and emotions and become a wise person.

Action item for day 4: Think about the number of times someone hurt you. How many times did you lose your peace of mind? Were you able to realize that you are hurting yourselves for days through the resentful feelings more than the person who hurt you? Make it a habit to remember this lesson every time you get hurt and immediately eliminate the resentful thoughts through Forgiveness and move on with your life. It may be hard initially, but with practice, it's possible. Revisit this gem of wisdom many times to get mastery over it. Let us know how you plan to implement this quality of Forgiveness. Share your thoughts in comments.

NB:  Indebted to Swami Mukundananda 

On Day 3 of Life Transformation Challenge

On Day 3 of Life Transformation Challenge

To give up the habit of Fault Finding in others

We should focus on improving ourselves more than finding weaknesses with others. When we find faults in others, it takes our mind away from seeing our defects and addressing them. Fault-finding in others won't help us become a better person. Therefore to truly transform your life, Make a New Year's Resolution to give up finding faults with others and resolve sincerely to address your defects and strive to become a better person. Watch the video Fully to learn more.

Action item for day 3:

Think about the number of times you blamed others or found faults in them when things didn't go as per your expectations. Did Fault Finding change the circumstances in your favor? Did you think about your defects in those times? After that contemplation, come up with an action plan to completely stop finding faults in others and the way to fixing your weaknesses, for that is the way forward to transform your life.

NB:  Indebted to Swami Mukundananda 

Let us decide to give up the habit of Gossiping for Good.

On Day 2 of Life Transformation Challenge, let us decide to give up the habit of Gossiping for Good.

Gossip or idle talk kills our time and impacts our Mental Health. When we Gossip about others or anything not important for self-development, it drains our mental energy. Gossiping about others, especially, reveals a weakness in our character. As a result, we lose precious time in our life which we can never get it back. The Human Form we received is a gift of God, and we should not waste one moment of our life. Therefore, to truly transform your life, make a New Year's Resolution today to give up Gossiping for Good. Take a moment become aware of yourself to get inspired.

Action item for day 2: Think about the time you spent with others last year and contemplate intensely over it. How many hours did you spend on Gossiping? Think about how you could have used those times wisely. After that contemplation, come up with an action plan to completely stop Gossiping and a way to utilize those precious time for your Life Transformation. We will discuss the 3rd Life Transformation tool tomorrow.

This is an extract from Swami Mukundananda

God bless you.

Fr. Johnson Ponthempilly sdb 

It's Time to Improve your Thoughts 2020

It's Time to Improve your Thoughts 

It all begins with our thoughts. Thoughts have so much power that when we control and utilize them in the proper direction, they can take our life to sublime heights. However, when we allow unproductive, negative thoughts to occupy our minds, it can quickly degrade ourselves.

Therefore Make a Firm resolution to improve your thoughts. 

Action item for day 1: Start a Spiritual Journal or a Diary. Make all your New Year's resolution there. Let one of them be Always to eliminate any negative or unproductive thoughts. Read and revise the Diary every morning. 

Strive to practice them throughout the day. Before Going to Sleep, check your Diary, and see how much you are progressing? Are you moving towards your goals? We will proceed to discuss the 2nd Life Transformation tool tomorrow.

This is an extract from Swami Mukundananda

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Assam Don Bosco University 2017-2018

Departmental Profile

The contemporary social realities call for services and action for social change in the area of social development, welfare and crisis intervention that require professionally qualified human power, with specialized knowledge and skills. The effectiveness of social initiatives for development, social welfare, social action, and to begin a process of change through enabling the vulnerable sections of the society to participate fully in the overall development of the country is, thus, linked with the quality of human power employed in the development and welfare institutions, both governmental and non-governmental, and also in the people-oriented community-based social movements and services.

It is in this context, and in order to upgrade and enhance the quality of professional education and practice that the Department of Social Work (DSW) was established within the University, under the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The DSW soon launched the Master of Social Work (MSW), a full time two-year residential post-graduate programme, and a Research programme leading to Ph.D. on 23rd August 2011, with the aim of training students to plan and execute an extensive range of social services and social welfare activities in order to bring about a social change. An innovative blend of theory, fieldwork and research is designed to provide the students with a variety of skills to enable them to be active practitioners and academics.

The focus of the ADBU Social Work programme is to foster among the students a sense of social commitment by providing them professional training and enabling them to address the needs of the marginalized sections of the society. The course curriculum is so designed that it facilitates and moulds the overall personality development of the students to take up challenges and career opportunities of this demanding and dynamic profession. It is the mandate of DSW to focus on issues pertaining to the Region of North East India.

Mission

The Social Work Department of Assam Don Bosco University seeks to:

• Achieve excellence in teaching, learning, research, practice and extension activities
• Promote critical thinking and innovative intervention in response to societal and environmental problems
• Mould professionally competent individuals who are sensitive and committed to the values and ethics of social work
• Create and foster an environment of justice and respect for all by promoting social consciousness, courage of conviction and appreciation for diversity

Milestones

The MSW programme was flagged off on the 23rd of August, 2011 by Archbishop Thomas Menamperampel, SDB, in the presence of Fr. (Dr.) Stephen Mavely, Vice-Chancellor, faculty, staff and students of the ADBU. It marked a new beginning for the University as it set its foot in the social sciences education. This four-semester post-graduate programme in social work, approved under section 2f of the UGC Act (Ref. F. No.8-13/2009[CPP-I] dated 13 November 2009), has not only drawn students from all over the eight northeastern states but also continues to attract academicians and practitioners from all over the country and abroad.

Scaling up the activities and academic reaches of the Department, several conference, seminars and workshops have been organized since its inception. 3 batches of the Social Work students have graduated from the University and are all placed in various NGO’s, Universities, Government Agencies etc across the country.

The Department has organized the following Workshops:

• Workshop on Participatory Approach in Development.
• Workshop on Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis
• Orientation on role of youth in Red Ribbon Club (RRC) by Assam AIDS Control Society.
• Workshop on Social Media Application for Social Work in Assam Don Bosco University
• Workshop on Development Communications
• Orientation on UGC – JRF/NET
• Seminar on Politics of Local Governance in Northeast India
• Workshop on Management of Cooperative Societies.
• Fundraising Event for Swastyan Project
• Workshop on Social Advocacy and Action
• Seminar on Challenges of Healthcare for Women and Children in Northeast India.
• Workshop on Project Cycle Management
• Workshop on Social Analysis
• Workshop on Result Based Management

List of Faculty Members:

1. Dr. Riju Sharma -Associate Professor
2. Dr. Lukose PJ -HoD & Associate Professor
3. Jacob Islary -Assistant Professor
4. Victor Narzary -Assistant Professor
5. Shanthalembi Lisham -Assistant Professor
6. Fr. Johnson KP Pathrose -Assistant Professor
7. PT Dominic -Assistant Professor
8. Ainamlin Dkhar -Assistant Professor
9. Joby Mani -Assistant Professor
10. Jerry Thomas -Professor (Adjunct)
11. Dr. Dev Manti -Professor (Adjunct)
12. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Attaparia -Professor (Adjunct)
13. Pranjit Hazarika -Associate Professor (Adjunct)
14. Melvil Pereira -Associate Professor (Adjunct)
15. Luke Daimary -Associate Professor (Adjunct)
16. KS Jose -Assistant Professor (Adjunct)
17. Dr. Priya Treesa Thomas -Assistant Professor (Adjunct)